Pros: The parts themselves are good - performance matches expectations for this setup and the laptop stays relatively cool, especially with a cooling pad.

Cons: Terrible build quality. Pieces falling off, unhinging, after only 6 months of use. Onboard software often faulty (For example, the keyboard lighting software broke in an update and was not repaired for several months. Sound continues playing out of speakers after headphones are plugged in.) Because of the terrible build quality, pieces of the laptop have to be duck-taped down to prevent the bottom part of the case from popping off when the lid is opened / closed, which blocks part of the side fan. I worry every time I open my laptop a piece of it is going to fall off.

Overall Review: While I have had great luck using MSI graphics cards in desktop builds, I will never buy an MSI laptop again.

Overall Review: If you are considering the 17" MSI laptop, please google "hinge broken on an MSI laptop", you will find thousands of results. This is definitely a DESIGN DEFECTIVE!!! I purchased mine on Feb, 2018 and used it for less than 20 times since I have two desktops and one MAC. The left hinge broke today. If you have a chance to open it, you will find the hinge is attached with the plastic on the back cover, and it cannot bear the huge torque from the 17" screen. It is a weak design, and the customer service won't admit it. I repeat it, DON"T BUY! MSI has poor quality product and their customer service is even worse!!!

Pros: not a whole lot

Cons: hinges falling apart

Overall Review: should of bought an apple

Pros: The non MSI parts are reliable and work well. The screen is good and appears to be color accurate.

Cons: After a few months of this laptop sitting on my desk the left hinge suddenly broke. If I try to close it my screen will shatter. I purchased an extended warranty from newegg and that doesn't cover damage to this laptops awful shell. I'm so disappointed with MSI and Newegg I'll never use either for a purchase again. Squaretrade's warranty support is such a ripoff as well. What's the point of purchasing a warranty that doesn't cover the product when it breaks?

Overall Review: I will never purchase an MSI laptop again

Pros: Fast computer.

Cons: You cannot open the lid and close it without hinges breaking. I lightly opened the lid about 20 times total and the hinges snapped. The design quality is worse than any other manufacturer. I will never buy another MSI.

Pros: Good hardware for the value

Cons: Bottom left hinge broke during normal use after only about 2 months. Warranty offered does not cover physical damage. This is the first laptop that I've ever had which fell apart - and after only 2 months!

Pros: display, temperatures, cpu, gpu, storage, design and quality. ITS GOT IT ALL!

Cons: can't say it has any cons!

Overall Review: PC ans laptop owner for a long time. have owned at least 10 high end gaming laptops last 2 years. This one is probably the most flawless one. beast and beauty at the same time!

Pros: extremely fast, boots up quickly because of the solid state drive. The cooling system works great so the GPU doesn't overheat. Comes with a system monitor software which is nice, I have had cheaper laptops and had to download them.

Cons: none

Overall Review: It is a really good gaming laptop. The keyboard thing I think is more a gimmicky thing, but makes me laugh... I call it the Christmas Tree